In Newscity
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Why in news
Apr 2026
The Sri Lankan capital hosted the fourth India-Sri Lanka diving exercise DIVEX 2026 with INS Nireekshak.
Key facts
- The Sri Lankan capital hosted the fourth India-Sri Lanka diving exercise DIVEX 2026 with INS Nireekshak.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask which state or country it is in and the recent event linked to it.
Mains
Mains (GS-1/GS-3): urbanisation and related governance or economic themes.
Asked in UPSC
2025, 2008, 2006
Frequently asked questions
Why is Colombo in the news?
Apr 2026: The Sri Lankan capital hosted the fourth India-Sri Lanka diving exercise DIVEX 2026 with INS Nireekshak.
Why is Colombo important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask which state or country it is in and the recent event linked to it. Mains (GS-1/GS-3): urbanisation and related governance or economic themes.
Last updated: 2026-10-09